QUICK PICKLED OKRA

QUICK PICKLED OKRA

Yield

Makes about 2 quarts

Made with fresh vegetables and pungent seasonings, Quick Pickled Okra holds an appeal to all okra lovers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fennel 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1 jalapeño chile, halved 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar 3 cups apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1 pound fresh okra

Step 1

Combine first 12 ingredients in a 4-quart stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Strain through a fine wire-mesh strainer, reserving liquid, and return liquid to a boil.

Step 2

Add okra. Cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Pour okra and liquid into a container, and cover; refrigerate 2 hours or up to 1 week.